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However, instead of protecting tribal tradition, the government is naming it a criminal act.” The CBCI, on its part, denied any involvement.Challenging the state government to prove the association of churches with Pathalgarhi, Mascarenhas said, “It is easy to assign blame. The government should preserve their customs if they want the tribals to lead a normal life here. The following day, Father Alphons Aind was picked up by police for interrogation but released a day later. Is there any letter or public statement issued by the churches to encourage Pathalgarhi anywhere in the state?”He added, “Pathalgarhi is an age-old tradition of tribals everywhere in the country..